Roofing Contracts Manager

Construction Recruitment Services Ltd; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Construction Recruitment Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Flat Roofing Contracts Manager to deliver roofing projects from award to completion. You will combine technical roof knowledge with strong commercial, organisational and people-management skills on a variety of contracts.

You will manage safety and quality, coordinate labour, materials and subcontractors, liaise with clients and stakeholders, monitor costs and milestones, and support handovers to the client.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing flat roofing contracts or projects.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial flat roofing systems.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience leading subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Good understanding of construction programmes and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Professional, commercially focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage flat roofing contracts from award to practical completion.
• Oversee commercial and operational performance of projects.
• Review contract docs, drawings, specs and programmes.
• Plan and coordinate labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors and project teams.
• Attend site and progress meetings as required.
• Monitor programmes, progress and costs.
• Ensure works meet specifications and quality standards.
• Identify and manage variations and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare valuations, variations and supporting docs.

Skills

Contract management

Flat roofing knowledge

Multi-project management

Commercial awareness

Client liaison

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Working under pressure

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Construction qualifications (CSCS/SMSTS)

Tools

MS Project

Contract documentation review

Job description

About the Role

An established roofing contractor is seeking an experienced Flat Roofing Contracts Manager to take responsibility for the successful commercial and operational delivery of roofing projects from contract award through to completion.

The successful candidate will combine strong technical roofing knowledge with excellent commercial, organisational and people-management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage flat roofing contracts from award through to practical completion.
• Take responsibility for the commercial and operational performance of allocated projects.
• Review contract documentation, drawings, specifications and programmes.
• Plan and coordinate labour, materials, plant and subcontractors.
• Liaise with clients, main contractors, consultants and project teams.
• Attend site and progress meetings as required.
• Monitor project programmes, progress and costs.
• Ensure works are delivered to the required specification and quality standards.
• Identify and manage variations, additional works and commercial opportunities.
• Prepare and submit valuations, variations and supporting documentation.
• Monitor project margins and financial performance.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers to ensure programme and quality requirements are met.
• Work closely with the estimating team during project handovers.
• Resolve technical, commercial and operational issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain appropriate project records and documentation.
• Monitor health and safety requirements and ensure site teams operate in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with final accounts, completion documentation and client handover.
• Build and maintain strong long-term client and contractor relationships.

About You

• Proven experience managing flat roofing contracts or projects.
• Strong technical understanding of commercial flat roofing systems and installation.
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Good understanding of construction programmes and project delivery.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet demanding deadlines.
• Professional and commercially focused approach.
• Confident dealing directly with clients, main contractors and senior stakeholders.

Desirable Experience

• Commercial, industrial or large-scale roofing projects.
• Relevant construction or roofing qualifications.
• Experience with JCT or other construction contracts.
• CSCS, SMSTS or equivalent construction management qualifications.
• Project management and commercial software experience.

Package

• £50,000-£70,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Responsibility for a varied portfolio of roofing projects.
• Career development and progression opportunities.
• Senior position with genuine responsibility and influence.
• Opportunity to join an established and growing roofing business